The Man in the Weird Store
by Becky Blanton
In a strange land and in a weird store
There were lots of fun things to buy and look for
There were submarines with wheels that could fly
And chairs that could run and a singing tie
If you walk to the other side of the place
There are blueberry pies that will fly to your face
The most interesting thing that you might find
Is a little old man stocking shelves though he’s blind
This little old man was probably around fifty
His smile was bright and his clothes thrifty
He had a green bow tie and a big top hat
And down beside him was a small ginger cat
He is a joker as you are sure to soon find out
As you walk over to meet him he’ll say with a shout
Hello and welcome to my little place of wonder!
But the cat will trip him and he’ll make a small blunder
A bag of flour is knocked with a flail to the tile
And You’ll go to grab it with a sheepish smile
But the man will grab your hand as he laughs and gloats
No need it’s self rising flour he says as it floats
Artist Information:
Author: Becky Blanton
Hometown: Comanche
Major: English
Year: Senior